standard 'i don't know about PCs' thread
i use macs, so have no idea about pcs
my dad has got a knackered pc and wants a new one
any of these any good?
www.pcworld.co.uk/martprd/store/pcw_page.jsp?BV_SessionID=@@@@0428088013.1233588765@@@@&BV_EngineID=cccjadegghikfffcflgceggdhhmdgmj.0&page=ProductList&category_oid=-35614&show_all=true

he's got a monitor, keyboard and mouse already

HELP MEEEEEE
( mictoboy shitting in your cunt since, Mon 2 Feb 2009, 15:37, 17 replies, latest was 16 years ago)

DONT BUY FROM PC WORLD
I'll say that again just to make sure you got it

DONT BUY FROM PC WORLD!

what's he going to use it for?
(PsychoChomp, Mon 2 Feb 2009, 15:45, Reply)

PC World is overpriced rubbish sold by idiots, usually to idiots, and with an over-expensive warranty.
What kind of stuff does he want the machine for?
( Tribs 🦇 ↓ dn ʎɐʍ sᴉɥʇ ↓🦇, Mon 2 Feb 2009, 15:46, Reply)

going on t'internet and stuff
he's retired

and yes, i know, but it's his choice, not mine
( mictoboy shitting in your cunt since, Mon 2 Feb 2009, 15:47, Reply)

something like this
www.ebuyer.com/product/155473
bit more expensive but you get better RAM bigger HDD and better proc.
(PsychoChomp, Mon 2 Feb 2009, 15:51, Reply)

Laptops direct are pretty good
nice price and half decent machines that will run whatever you want.
( Hellzapoppin, Mon 2 Feb 2009, 15:54, Reply)

Advent are a heap of shite, they're PC World's own brand I think
Remember that just over £300 will get you a decent entry level laptop (i.e. a Toshiba one) which might be more convenient - desktops actually seem to have risen in price since the mania for buying laptops!

I've always built my own desktops instead of buying them, but I use nothing but HP/Compaq desktops at work and would recommend those over a Dell any day. The Fujitsus are alright for cheap machines as well. Don't go near Acer.

Edit: @ tzambissamo, they sell just about every brand of laptop I've ever heard of! Recommending the whole shop isn't much help...
(Son of Sam-i-am We're all as mad as hatters here, Mon 2 Feb 2009, 15:55, Reply)

not pc world
www.dabs.com/ProductView.aspx?Quicklinx=5BKP&InMerch=1
( Jamnog Sardines in her eyebrows, lobsters up and down, Mon 2 Feb 2009, 16:00, Reply)

1. Not funny (what the link actually links to)
2. It's not a great laptop anyway (copy and pasted link). You seriously advocating an AMD processor? And advocating paying more for it than the C2D?
(Son of Sam-i-am We're all as mad as hatters here, Mon 2 Feb 2009, 16:05, Reply)

TBH
You could buy an old 1.5ghz box with a fresh copy XP on it for fifty quid off Bob down the pub, and it'd suit someone who just uses Word and the internet and likes to print photos occasionally.

Modern PCs are value for money but he won't use 10% of its potential.
( Noeli overtheshoulderboulderholderthingstraplatchboobs, Mon 2 Feb 2009, 16:25, Reply)

True dat No 31
But new ones are nice for the warranty, and particularly for laptops you know the battery will be new.

When you can get a _decent_, brand new laptop for £300 or thereabouts, it makes buying new less worthwhile than it was even a few years ago.
(Son of Sam-i-am We're all as mad as hatters here, Mon 2 Feb 2009, 16:30, Reply)

as an IT Tech
DO NOT BUY PC WORLD!!!

go to www.scan.co.uk
( SiX and his hat, Mon 2 Feb 2009, 17:15, Reply)

In the past
I've had mine built by Novatech (they had a cool "pick your components" engine on their website) and the latest by Computerplanet.

Just stick a www. and a .co.uk on them. I did it because, like your dad, I already had a monitor, keyboard and mouse that were fine. And speakers.

So I just got a new box. It has perspex cut-outs and it glows green inside!

I'm not the world's most techy guy but I know what I like.
( The Light in Chains don't touch the Pope's boner, Mon 2 Feb 2009, 18:12, Reply)

Cut-outs and LEDs
make computers go faster.
( Noeli overtheshoulderboulderholderthingstraplatchboobs, Mon 2 Feb 2009, 18:28, Reply)

It's a bit like this:


Only green.
( The Light in Chains don't touch the Pope's boner, Mon 2 Feb 2009, 18:34, Reply)

thanks for all your help
he plumped for a mid-range tower off ebuyer in the end.
saved me trip out in the snow too :)
( mictoboy shitting in your cunt since, Mon 2 Feb 2009, 19:16, Reply)

Only just thought of it
But I'll post it anyway in case it helps somebody else: www.ecgo.co.uk/

Not bought from them personally but for the money I can't think of anything better for the kind of purpose your Dad has for a PC.
( Captain V, Tue 3 Feb 2009, 0:07, Reply)

What everyone else said - DON'T BUY FROM PC WORLD!
I've bought a few towers from these people: www.powerc.com and never had any problems
( snee held his breath since, Tue 3 Feb 2009, 8:35, Reply)